Key Facts
• August 10, 2025: Hezuma Ryu confirmed as Nara City Councilor.
• Former controversial YouTuber, aged 34, won as an independent candidate.
• Hezuma announced a 4-year term and thanked supporters via X (formerly Twitter).
• No legal challenges regarding residency or election law violations were filed.
• Hezuma stated resignation is impossible unless he commits a crime.
• He pledged to avoid wrongdoing and focus on councilor duties.
• Supporters expressed encouragement and trust in his reformation.
Summary
Hezuma Ryu, a former controversial YouTuber, officially secured his position as a Nara City Councilor on August 10, 2025, following his independent election victory. Announcing the confirmation on X (formerly Twitter), the 34-year-old expressed gratitude to local and national supporters. He emphasized that no legal challenges regarding residency or election law violations were raised. Hezuma declared that resignation is only possible if he commits a crime, which he vowed to avoid, pledging to focus on his duties for the next four years. Supporters responded with messages of encouragement, expressing trust in his commitment to reform and public service.
